This item was to replace a 15 year old unit that was cosmetically stained. After having water leak from every joint, seam and connection, I put the old one back and threw this one away. I would give it zero stars but that is not an option. Do not purchase.

*has white plastic coupling instead of 'chrome-plated brass coupling'*in the pic, where her fingernail is, that piece has a straight design on it, not the design that you see in the metal*it was pkged like to be a hangtag item in the store, there's a plastic covering over it attached to the back cardboard, there were little dirt/lint/dust particles on it, kept it sealed, returned, didn't want out drinking water going thru it*lots of grammatical errors on the cardboard backing (spacing, capitalization, punctuation, spelling)Returned item. Not as pictured nor as described. Was purchasing to replace one that I had for a year from a grocery store. I'm a careful shopper, will pay for value, would not have purchased if it were described and pictured as really is.

Best Answer:So easy; remove the ring at the end of the faucet, save it in case you have to move so you can reinstalland just screw on the new one. You will love it so much, you'll wonder how you got along without it.

Best Answer:It is not so great. I take mine off and use a old toothbrush and a little bleach to clean it. That is needed since it does get dirt between the plastic and the metal band. I also had problems turning the metal band. Would not recommend.

Mine stays pretty clean but it is easily removable to soak in vinegar if it gets lime build-up. Easy to take off and put back on in seconds. Clean it with an old toothbrush and soap if you need to. I've had mine for YEARS.

Best Answer:I can't say 100% but I have used these in the kitchen and laundry room, gave them to MANY family members for over 10 or 15 years and they all love them and ordered one for a different sink sometime. It's mostly plastic for the working parts. Don't see how it could have lead in it. Seems impossible to me. But I'm only guessing. All I know is after you have one you won't know how you lived without one.